Orange County Beaches. Beaches. Beaches.

Costa Mesa enjoys close proximity to 42 miles of pristine beaches located along a Southern California coastline dotted with fabled seaside communities, quaint beach towns and art colonies. What better place to sample our year-round mild climate and sunny skies?

So whether you’re a seasoned surfer or just a grommet (that’s beach lingo for an inexperienced wave rider), or you take great joy in sailing, snorkeling, fishing, sunbathing, parasailing, kite flying, strolling or biking along the beach, or just plain gazing at an incredible Pacific Ocean-style sunset bursting over legendary Catalina Island, Costa Mesa is the destination for you.

Here are a few places to get your feet wet:

Want to learn more about all of our beautiful harbors, parks and beaches?  Resources and Development Management Department / Harbors, Beaches and Parks Division operates regional recreational facilities and manages historical and natural resources. These 37,000 acres of parkland and open space include regional and wilderness parks, nature preserves and recreational trails, historic sites, and harbors and beaches.

County Of Orange RDMD/Harbors Beaches & Parks
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, California 92869
714.973.6865 or 866.OCPARKS
ocparks@rdmd.ocgov.com

COME VISIT THESE HIDDEN TREASURES!
On a 1/2 day Tour through Paradise...Orange County
Experience the California Riviera

Wildlife & Beach Tours
*  See the beauty of So. California beaches
*  Observe Seals & Sea Lions up close
*  Explore Tide Pools or a Nature Preserve
*  See the quaint town of Laguna Beach
*  Tour in a luxury mini coach or a luxury passenger van.  Light Walking

Artists Tour & optional wine tasting
If you like Art & Wine, check out the Artists/Wine Tasting Tour where you'll meet Laguna Canyon's Premier Artists in their private studios.
A half-day beach coastal and shopping tour is also offered.  (Shop in Laguna Beach & optional Crystal Cove).

Pick-up is available at several hotels in Orange County.
For Schools, Corporations and other organizations, call for quote or a customized tour.
For a reservation call:  949.500.6981

Balboa Island boasts some of the best beaches in California. Balboa's beach scheme is a California standard for beaches and marinas and is assessed on a regular basis.  The beach contains lifeguards, a marina, fishing, bike paths, bus stops, food stands, rentals and a playground.  949.644.3309

Corona del Mar ranges along the bluff at the south end of Newport Beach and includes some of the city's most prestigious residential areas.  Many of the parks are sought out for weddings and marriage proposals, as they contain extremely romantic beach views.  There is also a dog park, and the area is covered in flowers.

Take off from Dana Point harbor for Catalina or whale-watching cruises, November through March. Along with fine beaches, such as Doheny State Beach and Capistrano Beach, the Dana Point Harbor features several restaurants and gift shops, with a stunning marina backdrop.

Known as Surf City USA®, Huntington Beach is the only city featuring eight-and-a-half miles of uninterrupted coastal views. Main Street is the city’s center, featuring the Surfing Walk of Fame, the International Surfing Museum, beachwear shops, casual dining and nightlife hotspots. At the end of Main Street is the Huntington Beach Pier, the longest concrete municipal pier in California.

The striking coastal town of Laguna Beach is known worldwide as an artists’ colony. With a picturesque and rugged California coastline, this charming village-like community is loved by locals and visitors alike. Whether you explore the shops, galleries, and side-walk cafes on foot, or head straight to one of the many small beaches, such as Aliso Creek Beach, or Crystal Cove, Laguna Beach will be a spot you’ll want to visit over and over again.

Home to the largest, small-craft yacht harbor in the United States, and dozens of multi-million dollar homes along the water’s edge, Newport Beach is a favorite spot for water fun and restaurant delights. Kayak the Newport Back Bay or relax on a chartered harbor cruise in one of Orange County’s most sophisticated ocean destinations. (Approximately 6 miles from South Coast Plaza.)

Orange County’s most southern coastal point is the unique beach town of San Clemente, built on hillsides overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The Spanish-style architecture adds to the charm and quaintness of San Clemente. The world-renowned surf breaks and pristine beaches make this a popular beach destination for locals and tourists alike.